© Hugo Glendinning Fawlty Towers extends its West End run again
London shows now go on to March
25/10/2024 … John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers play is extending its West End run for a second time.
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Fri 25 October 2024
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Ardal O’Hanlon announces Not Himself tour
25/10/2024 … Ardal O’Hanlon is heading back out on the road, six years after launching his last stand-up tour, The Father Ted and Taskmaster star will be touring…
Elaine C Smith sets up prize for aspiring female comedy stars
Ten-year scheme to help drama students
25/10/2024 … Elaine C Smith has established a prize for aspiring female comedy actors in Scotland.
Thu 24 October 2024
BBC to air Michael McIntyre's stand-up special
Get free tickets to his 25th anniversary show at the London Palladium
24/10/2024 … Michael McIntyre is recording his latest tour for BBC One to celebrate his 25 years as a stand-up.
© BBC The Office goes to Mexico
Another remake for Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant’s comedy
24/10/2024 … The Office is getting a Mexican remake, La Oficina.
Radio 4 shows for Lindsey Santoro and Dan Tiernan
Stand-up specials to be recorded in December
24/10/2024 … Lindsey Santoro and Dan Tiernan are recording Radio 4 stand-up shows in December.
© Kevin Ralph/DSP/BBC Comedians turn interior designers
Darren Harriott, Joanne McNally and Jon Richardson in Children In Need project
24/10/2024 … Darren Harriott, Joanne McNally and Jon Richardson are to turn their hand to interior design for Children in Need.
Horrible Histories to get a special Bafta
Comedy has 'transformed what educational TV should be'
24/10/2024 … Horrible Histories is to be presented with a special Bafta award next month, it has been announced.